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Document Details : Title: Zum Paradox vom 'Verlieren' und 'Finden' des Lebens Author(s): SCHMIDT, Ulrich Journal: Biblica Volume: 89 Issue: 3 Date: 2008 Pages: 329-351 DOI: 10.2143/BIB.89.3.3188955 Abstract : Jesus’ paradox of losing and finding one’s life is well attested. According to its contexts, interpreters relate the logion predominantly to martyrdom and death. But a closer look reveals that this word is an assertion in favour of life which functions as a maxim of Jesus’ teaching and view of life. It is the context many of his sayings and behavorial patterns. The issue of a 'recompense' after death is merely a consequence of the original intention. |
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